In one meeting with my client, she must have gone through an entire box of Kleenex while telling her story. It was the power of her sharing that was significant.
In a card, a former client thanked me for bringing her entire family together for the very first time for Christmas. It was by far the best card I received last year.
I am always inspired by Tahirih's clients. The hardships they have endured make them the exact type of people our country's immigration laws are designed to protect.
I will forever be changed by the experiences of the smart, courageous, and spirited clients with whom I have worked. People may view these women as victims, but I believe they are so much more than this.
My father and his family immigrated to the United States after spending years as refugees of World War II. I know that there were many people that helped them along the way.